Is SEST VFR or IFR right now?

SEST is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at SEST has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 160° at 12 kt, runway 16 gives a 12 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does San Cristóbal Airport have?

San Cristóbal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,214 ft (1,894 m). Field elevation is 62 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at SEST?

Tower 122.50 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at SEST?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:43 UTC and sunset at 23:50 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:11 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

San Cristóbal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, W, Ecuador

Conditions are good for visual flight at San Cristóbal Airport. It's 82°F (feels like 89°F) with 79% humidity. Winds from 160° at 12 kt. Cloud ceiling 7,000 ft.

ICAOSESTIATASCY

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation62ft19 m

Longest runway6,214ft1,894 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates-0.91, -89.620°54'36.7"S 89°37'02.6"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 1 h 20 min ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

82°F28°C · Dew 75°FFeels like 89°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

160° @ 12 kt

Visibility6+ sm
Ceiling7,000 ft AGL
Humidity79%
Altimeter29.74 inHg
Pressure1007 hPa
GustsNone

Scattered 1,300′Broken 7,000′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR SEST 042200Z 16012KT 9999 SCT013 BKN070 28/24 Q1007 RMK A2974

Decoded — plain language

Wind160° @ 12 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature82°F / 28°C

Dew point75°F · 79% RH

Altimeter29.74 inHg

Ceiling7,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyScattered 1,300′, Broken 7,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:00Z·Galapagos/San Cristobal Arpt, W, EC·1 h 20 min ago

Runway winds

16/34

Headwind12 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind12 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:20 UTC

What is the weather at San Cristóbal Airport (SEST) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at San Cristóbal Airport. It's 82°F (feels like 89°F) with 79% humidity. Winds from 160° at 12 kt. Cloud ceiling 7,000 ft. (observed 22:00 UTC)
Is SEST VFR or IFR right now?: SEST is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at SEST has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 160° at 12 kt, runway 16 gives a 12 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does San Cristóbal Airport have?: San Cristóbal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,214 ft (1,894 m). Field elevation is 62 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at SEST?: Tower 122.50 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at SEST?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:43 UTC and sunset at 23:50 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:11 UTC.

Runways

1 total

16/34

6,214 ft1,894 × 66 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

1 listed

Tower122.50

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

SCR

San CristobalNDB

300 kHz0.1 NM060° NE

SCV

San CristobalVOR-DME

113.10 MHz0.3 NM336° NW

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point

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SEGS

Seymour Galapagos Ecological AirportIsla Baltra, W, Ecuador

GPS48 NM305° NW